I Turn to This Brand for Quiet-Luxury Bags—Its New Collection Is So Good

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As soon as summer arrives, we're suddenly engulfed in colours from yellow sunshine to rainbow flowers to aqua-blue waters. So it feels only natural to add a little colour to our looks, too. Even on grey, overcast days, a fun hue or vibrant shade can feel like a rejuvenating breath of fresh air. So when I came across Aspinal of London's Poolside collection, which is drenched in summertime shades, I had to find out more.

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For summer 2023, Aspinal is taking colour in stride. The particular shades are reminiscent of Slim Aarons's candid summer shots, which capture everything we dream of in summertime: friends gathered around a pool, sipping on something cold in the sunshine. What more could you possibly want? The new collection plays into this summer feeling of languid, sun-soaked days through accents. You'll find sunny yellow, sweet pink and a crisp blue that I have a feeling will be a particular favourite. But it's not just the playful colours that caught my eye. What sets Aspinal of London apart is its dedication to exquisite craftspersonship as the brand is focused on creating exceptional leather pieces, including its much-loved handbags, jewellery boxes and even passport holders. And this summer, a new silhouette has been added to the Aspinal handbag family: The Paris, whose chevron weaving feels like a reference to retro woven pool loungers.

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Taking its shape from origami creations, the Paris bag is a structured and refined everyday bag that can be carried by the handles or worn with the crossbody chain. The Paris comes in 10 variations including monochromatic hues, sugary-sweet shades and joyful chevron mixes. Alongside the new shape, Aspinal has honed in on the striking "pool blue" colourway and has revamped some of its most iconic styles—the Mayfair, the Milly and more—in this standout shade. All in all, the collection evokes that feeling of summertime bliss, and I'm ready to carry that feeling with me all year round.

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Florrie Alexander
Acting Affiliates Editor

Florrie embarked on her fashion journey while studying French and History at university. Whilst studying in Aix-en-Provence, she began to write her dissertation on the history of fashion and the influence of Haute Couture, and landed her first role at Harper’s Bazaar. Following this, she interned for various publications including Elle, Grazia and Marie Claire before joining the fashion team at Conde Nast Traveller. There, she contributed to international photoshoots, styled pages and covers, and produced engaging digital content.

During a freelance period, Florrie honed her skills in editorial work in various digital and print publications including Vogue Italy and Departures magazine, as well as styling e-commerce photoshoots and personal shopping. Florrie actively pursues an in-depth understanding of fashion and jewellery, and after styling a jewellery cover shoot at Conde Nast Traveller chose to complete the De Beers Diamond Foundation course. Florrie first joinedBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK as a freelancer before becoming the Commerce Writer, blending both editorial and commercial content. Now, as the Acting Affiliates Editor, she monitors current trends, new-in styles, wardrobe heroes and how best to style them. In her downtime, Florrie can be found in her hometown of London, usually with a coffee in hand.